Job Description

To carry out Engineering Maintenance work on all Electrical services, systems, plant and equipment (planned and breakdown) in addition to Electrical installation works in accordance with the current regulations.
The Estates team pride themselves on being able to tackle any job to keep clinical services operational. We do this with continued development through training and mentoring in the varied systems we are responsible for.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
This role requires a time served electrical engineering apprenticeship or equivalent. This is an entry level trade position into hospital engineering where successful candidates would take part in additional training to enable them to carry out varying maintenance tasks in all electrical hospital engineering disciplines.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Details
Date posted
21 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
27,485 to 30,162 a year Per Annum (Additional payment of 3277 R&R)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
216-PL-A7416610-A
Job locations
Derriford Hospital
Derriford Road
PLYMOUTH
PL6 8DH
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Carry out planned and reactive work appropriate to core skills in addition to other duties (dependent on relevant training) in order to achieve flexibility and efficiency.
2. Diagnose and repair faults on complex Electrical and Mechanical installations, plant, engineering systems, and equipment in accordance with current regulations and guidance.
3. Work on a wide range of hospital electrical systems including but not limited to Electrical installations, emergency generators, control systems, electrical motors / drive systems, nurse call systems, domestic equipment, fire alarms, catering equipment, lighting systems, heating systems, ventilation plant, boiler plant, building energy management system and communication systems.
4. Manufacture, assemble, erect and install new installation work unsupervised to a recognised standard within an acceptable timescale.
5. Perform a wide range of work of other trades.
6. Carry out repairs, maintain and efficiently run engineering plant & equipment.
7. Use all relevant test equipment, tools and equipment.
8. To interpret and work from complex engineering drawings & wiring diagrams and specifications with appropriate methods and sequence of operation.
9. To plan and manage the working day based on work orders issued by supervisor.
1. To carry out work in accordance with health and safety requirements, Trust policies, procedures and regulations.
F For further details please see the attached JD & PS Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Carry out planned and reactive work appropriate to core skills in addition to other duties (dependent on relevant training) in order to achieve flexibility and efficiency.
2. Diagnose and repair faults on complex Electrical and Mechanical installations, plant, engineering systems, and equipment in accordance with current regulations and guidance.
3. Work on a wide range of hospital electrical systems including but not limited to Electrical installations, emergency generators, control systems, electrical motors / drive systems, nurse call systems, domestic equipment, fire alarms, catering equipment, lighting systems, heating systems, ventilation plant, boiler plant, building energy management system and communication systems.
4. Manufacture, assemble, erect and install new installation work unsupervised to a recognised standard within an acceptable timescale.
5. Perform a wide range of work of other trades.
6. Carry out repairs, maintain and efficiently run engineering plant & equipment.
7. Use all relevant test equipment, tools and equipment.
8. To interpret and work from complex engineering drawings & wiring diagrams and specifications with appropriate methods and sequence of operation.
9. To plan and manage the working day based on work orders issued by supervisor.
1. To carry out work in accordance with health and safety requirements, Trust policies, procedures and regulations.
F For further details please see the attached JD & PS
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential

• o3-yearly City and Guilds Electrical Apprenticeship or equivalent
• oDemonstrable experience (post apprenticeship)
• o18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Desirable

• Understanding of other building services and trades
• Willingness to work towards Specialist Grade with relevant training.
• Proven Working knowledge of computerised building management system

Qualifications
Essential

• oCity & Guilds Electrical Craft certificate or equivalent.
• oRecognised Electrical Apprenticeship
• oCity & Guilds 18th edition BS 7671:2008 electrical regulations

Desirable

• C&G Electrical Inspection and testing of installations
• oSterilisers/washer disinfectors

Aptitude & Abilities
Essential

• oAn understanding of risk assessment procedures
• oTeam player
• oPC Skills

Desirable

• Proven working knowledge of AutoCAD

Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential

• o3-yearly City and Guilds Electrical Apprenticeship or equivalent
• oDemonstrable experience (post apprenticeship)
• o18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Desirable

• Understanding of other building services and trades
• Willingness to work towards Specialist Grade with relevant training.
• Proven Working knowledge of computerised building management system

Qualifications
Essential

• oCity & Guilds Electrical Craft certificate or equivalent.
• oRecognised Electrical Apprenticeship
• oCity & Guilds 18th edition BS 7671:2008 electrical regulations

Desirable

• C&G Electrical Inspection and testing of installations
• oSterilisers/washer disinfectors

Aptitude & Abilities
Essential

• oAn understanding of risk assessment procedures
• oTeam player
• oPC Skills

Desirable

• Proven working knowledge of AutoCAD

Skills Required